In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Edinburgh, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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Deal found 7/10£668

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Wed 11/1110:40 -

2 stops40h 54m

Deal found 6/10£690

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Cheapest in	November
Average price	£734

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52h 40m total
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16h 30m total
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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

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Wed 28/10

13:35-18:30

2 stops24h 55m

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Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 29/10

19:15-10:30

1 stop11h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/12

15:59-09:40

1 stop12h 41m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

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£300

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/11

18:15-10:30

1 stop11h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£300

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 15/10

21:20-20:55

1 stop18h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£301

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 15/10

10:10-09:20

1 stop18h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£301

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/12

18:05-12:30

1 stop13h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£303

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 28/10

21:40-16:05

1 stop14h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£303

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 29/10

21:05-15:20

1 stop38h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/11

10:40-19:00

1 stop37h 20m

£668

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/11

21:05-09:40

1 stop31h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/11

10:40-22:34

2 stops40h 54m

£689

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Edinburgh?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Edinburgh, you should look to book at least 14 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Edinburgh?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Edinburgh (average of £398). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,028). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Edinburgh?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Edinburgh flights typically cost between £609 and £828 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £621 on Lufthansa (24 Jan–27 Jan).

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How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Edinburgh?
Airlines like Lufthansa and KLM fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Edinburgh in about 12h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 27h. The distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Edinburgh is about 3523 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Edinburgh?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Edinburgh.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Edinburgh?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Edinburgh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Edinburgh?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Edinburgh (average of £398). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,028). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Edinburgh flights typically cost between £609 and £828 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £621 on Lufthansa (24 Jan–27 Jan).

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Edinburgh flights typically cost between £609 and £828 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £621 on Lufthansa (24 Jan–27 Jan).